Make yourself a checklist of everything that needs to be done , from punching out the old primer to seating the new bullet ! It will serve you well , until it becomes ingrained to the point of second nature . Above all , be safe ! Reloading is a very rewarding hobby , if done right , and a potential disaster if done wrong . Of course a mentor , would shorten the learning curve , but you need to be careful about your choice of mentor also ! There are reloaders out there that have avoided disaster by the grace of God and his willingness to watch over fools . Avoid them !